2 Samuel 22:20
2 Samuel 22:20 in Multiple Translations
He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
He took me out into a wide place; he was my saviour because he had delight in me.
He set me free, he rescued me because he's happy with me.
And brought me foorth into a large place: he deliuered me, because he fauoured me.
And He bringeth me out to a large place, He draweth me out for He delighted in me.
He also brought me out into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
And he brought me forth into a large place, he delivered me, because I pleased him.
You brought me to a place where I was safe; you rescued me because you were pleased with me.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:20
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2 Samuel 22:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּצֵ֥א
לַ/מֶּרְחָ֖ב
אֹתִ֑/י
יְחַלְּצֵ֖/נִי
כִּי
חָ֥פֵֽץ
בִּֽ/י
וַ/יֹּצֵ֥א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
לַ/מֶּרְחָ֖ב
merchâb
H4800
broad
Prep | N-ms
אֹתִ֑/י
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
יְחַלְּצֵ֖/נִי
châlats
H2502
to rescue
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
חָ֥פֵֽץ
châphêts
H2654
to delight in
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּֽ/י
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:20
וַ/יֹּצֵ֥א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
לַ/מֶּרְחָ֖ב
merchâb
H4800
"broad"
Prep | N-ms
Merchab refers to a broad or roomy place, often describing a wide or expansive area. It symbolizes liberty and openness. This concept is mentioned in the Bible as a desirable state.
Definition: broad or roomy place, wide, expanses
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: breadth, large place (room). See also: 2 Samuel 22:20; Psalms 118:5; Psalms 18:20.
אֹתִ֑/י
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְחַלְּצֵ֖/נִי
châlats
H2502
"to rescue"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To arm or equip for war is the meaning of this verb, used to describe preparing for battle. It is translated as arm, deliver, or strengthen in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to draw off or out, withdraw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw, draw off 1a2) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be delivered 1b2) to be saved 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to pull out, tear out 1c2) to rescue, deliver, set free 1c3) to take away, plunder
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: arm (self), (go, ready) armed ([idiom] man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self. See also: Leviticus 14:40; 2 Chronicles 20:21; Psalms 6:5.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
חָ֥פֵֽץ
châphêts
H2654
"to delight in"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to be pleased with something or someone. In the Bible, it describes God's delight in his people and their desire to follow him, like in Psalm 51.
Definition: 1) to delight in, take pleasure in, desire, be pleased with 1a) (Qal) 1a1) of men 1a1a) to take pleasure in, delight in 1a1b) to delight, desire, be pleased to do 1a2) of God 1a2a) to delight in, have pleasure in 1a2b) to be pleased to do
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any at all, (have, take) delight, desire, favour, like, move, be (well) pleased, have pleasure, will, would. See also: Genesis 34:19; Psalms 51:21; Psalms 18:20.
בִּֽ/י
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:20
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
18He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.
19They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.
20He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
21The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. 22For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 31:8 | You have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open. |
| 2 | Psalms 118:5 | In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 15:26 | But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.” |
| 4 | Psalms 149:4 | For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation. |
| 5 | Psalms 22:8 | “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” |
| 6 | Psalms 147:11 | The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion. |
| 7 | Acts 2:32–36 | God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses. Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” |
| 8 | Matthew 17:5 | While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” |
| 9 | Isaiah 42:1 | “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 4:10 | And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez. |
2 Samuel 22:20 Summary
This verse means that God rescued David from a difficult situation because He loved and delighted in him. It's like when a parent is proud of their child and wants to help them, but much bigger because it's God. He wants to help us too, and we can trust Him to rescue us from our problems, just like He did for David, as seen in Psalm 34:17-20. We can have confidence that God delights in us and wants to bring us into a place of freedom and joy, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'delighted' in David?
This phrase suggests that God took great pleasure in David, not because of his own merits, but because of His sovereign choice, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:15 and Malachi 1:2-3, where God's affection is based on His own good will.
How does this verse relate to other accounts of David's life?
This verse is part of a larger song of praise by David, reflecting on God's deliverance throughout his life, as seen in 2 Samuel 22:1-51, and is reminiscent of his experience in 1 Samuel 23:14 and Psalm 54:7.
Can this verse be applied to my own life?
Yes, as a believer, you are also a child of God, and He delights in you, as stated in Zephaniah 3:17 and Jeremiah 31:3, which means He desires a personal relationship with you and wants to rescue you from your own struggles.
What is the significance of being 'brought out into the open'?
This phrase indicates a transition from a place of danger or confinement to a place of safety and freedom, much like the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, as described in Exodus 14:13-31, and symbolizes God's power to rescue and redeem His people.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have you experienced God's delight and rescue in your own life, and how can you express gratitude for these experiences?
- How does the knowledge that God delights in you impact your sense of identity and purpose?
- What are some areas in your life where you feel trapped or confined, and how can you trust God to 'bring you out into the open'?
- In what ways can you reflect God's delight and love to those around you, as seen in Matthew 5:16 and 1 John 4:19?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:20
He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me. [See comments on Psalms 18:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:20
He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:20
20. into a large place] The opposite of the straits of peril. Cp. 2 Samuel 22:37; Psalms 31:8. because he delighted in me] This was the ground of God’s deliverance, and it now becomes the leading thought of the Psalm. Cp. ch. 2 Samuel 15:26; Psalms 22:8; and also Matthew 3:17, where the Greek word for “I am well pleased” is the same as that used in the Sept. (εὐδοκεῖν). The reference becomes doubly significant if it is borne in mind that the theocratic king was called God’s son (ch. 2 Samuel 7:14; Psalms 2:7). See Introd. p. 43.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:20
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Eternal Inheritance by Joshua Daniel | Joshua Daniel preaches on the eternal inheritance promised to believers in 2 Corinthians 5:1, emphasizing the confidence and assurance we have in God's heavenly dwelling. He challe |
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Thou Hast Set My Feet in a Large Place by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by referencing Isaiah 4 and Psalms 42, focusing on the theme of finding hope and help in God's presence. He encourages the congregation to refle |
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I Cried by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the power of crying out to God in prayer, illustrating how a child's cries can lead to affection and support. He highlights that true prayer is not measure |
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Letter 49 by James Bourne | James Bourne, in a letter to Revelation C. J. regarding his friend Mr. Maddy, emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence and mercy in times of distress. He encourages them |
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Faith Unto Enlargement Through Adversity by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks preaches on Psalms 118, known as the 'Passover Hosanna Psalms', emphasizing faith unto enlargement through adversity. The Psalm reflects the nation's collective ex |
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Here Am I, Let Him Do to Me As by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's will, illustrating how true strength lies in yielding ourselves to Him, as exemplified by figures like Isaac, Jesus, M |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 136-150 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the greatness of God and His infinite understanding. He emphasizes the idea of exalting the meek and encourages singing praises to the Lord wi |